Five injured in Sunday night gun battle near Shreveport s Holliway Medical Clinic
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SHREVEPORT - A situation that local authorities described as a gun battle unfolded near a north Louisiana healthcare facility on Sunday night.
According to KTBS, a shooting near a Shreveport pediatric clinic called Holliway Medical Center injured five people, and two among the wounded are in critical condition.
Hearne Avenue became the scene of a gun battle, according to representatives with the Shreveport Police Department, around 9 p.m., Sunday.
Over 20 units of police, crime scene units, and emergency personnel were on the scene as authorities blocked off Hearne Avenue from Emery Street to Merwin Street.
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In the past, cruising has been known to lead to traffic issues.
“We continuously run operations to address cruising in various hotspots. We address by traffic citations, vehicle impounds, and even arrests when it is warranted,” said SPD spokesperson, Sgt. Glen Heckard.
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According to dispatch records, the incident happened around 11:40 a.m. on Merrick Street near Gilbert Drive and Highland Avenue.
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Around eight police units initially responded.
This is the fourth shooting in Shreveport in less than two days.
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SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) An arrest has now been made after a deadly drive-by shooting on Milton Street that happened on March 3.
On Friday, March 12, the Shreveport Police Department announced the arrest of Sirderrick Kendrick, 22. He’s charged with second-degree murder in connection with the shooting death of Kaylin Williams, 21.
Caddo 911 dispatch records indicate the drive-by shooting happened about 5:39 p.m.
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âDetectives are currently trying to piece together how this shooting unfolded as details remain unclear,â a spokesman said.
Caddo 911 dispatch records indicate the drive-by shooting happened about 5:39 p.m.
An officer on the scene told KSLA News 12 it occurred at Milton Street at Exposition Avenue.
Preliminary investigation shows eight to 10 shots were fired, authorities said.